City of West Allis - File #: R-2019-0682

• File #: R-2019-0682
• Version: 3
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 10/1/2019
• In control: Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)
• On agenda: 1/7/2020
• Final action: 1/7/2020
• Title: Resolution strongly urging the imposition of incarceration and longer terms of incarceration for criminals whose actions endanger the safety of West Allis citizens
• Sponsors: Tracy Stefanski

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/15/2020	3	Mayor	Signed/Enacted
1/7/2020	3	Common Council	Adopted As Amended	Pass
1/7/2020	2	Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)		Pass
1/7/2020	2	Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)
10/15/2019	1	Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)	Held
10/15/2019	1	Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)
10/1/2019	1	Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)	Held
10/1/2019	1	Common Council

Title

Resolution strongly urging the imposition of incarceration and longer terms of incarceration for criminals whose actions endanger the safety of West Allis citizens

Body

WHEREAS, there are criminal cases handled at the circuit court level that have a significant impact on citizens of the City of West Allis; and

WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has no direct control over how criminal cases are prosecuted or adjudicated; and

WHEREAS, those who commit crimes in the City of West Allis need to be held accountable for their actions in order to deter criminal activity;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Allis  strongly urges the Wisconsin legislature enact harsher penalties for individuals, especially repeat offenders, who commit crimes that endanger life and bodily security, public health and safety, and property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of West Allis strongly urges the Milwaukee County court system impose incarceration and longer terms of incarceration for individuals, especially repeat offenders, who endanger West Allis citizens in order to keep criminals from causing further harm to the community.